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Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating as a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding is set to expire, creating a potential new conflict area. President Trump had previously canceled a planned attack against Iran, citing progress in ceasefire negotiations, but also threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory.

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly escalating, with the WHO warning it could become the deadliest on record, killing one person every 30 minutes. Concurrently, healthcare facilities globally have suffered over 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, with more than 900 attacks recorded this year alone, primarily in Ukraine, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian territory.

Google has launched its new Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and the Pixel Watch 5, featuring significant AI integration across its product ecosystem. The company has spent 2026 weaving its Gemini AI across Search, Android, Workspace, and Pixel devices, indicating a major strategic shift.

New research indicates that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels may be causing a measurable shift in human blood chemistry. Analyzing over two decades of U.S. health data, scientists found blood bicarbonate levels have increased by about 7% since 1999, alongside declines in calcium and phosphorus, closely tracking CO2 increases.

With less than 12 weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, US Congress is on its August recess after pushing through a bipartisan funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Republicans face political headwinds including an unpopular war and high prices, while Democrats aim to gain control of the House.